Module One: What is Sanctuary? and Community Meeting
J. Goldstein, 1994 The Unshackled Organization
Fosters a shared language Organizes how we talk about treatment Keeps a focus on impact of recurrent stress Keeps a focus on growth and change consistent contact with team members, clients and families The Sanctuary Model
In a nutshell…..Sanctuary is a treatment and organizational change model that integrates trauma theory with the creation of therapeutic communities which provide safety for both clients and the staff who work with them.
A perspective that asks: “what’s happened to you?” rather than “what’s wrong with you?” when organizing goals and assessing strengths and challenges A belief that adversity is an inherent part of human life, and that many of the behaviors that lead clients to care are directly related to those experiences – and that people and groups of people can heal from those experiences
The Four Pillars Trauma Theory The SELF Model The 7 Commitments The Tools 9
Safety Emotions Loss Future
Community meetingsPsychoeducation GroupsRed Flag MeetingsSafety PlansSelf Care PlansTeam MeetingsTreatment Planning ConferenceProQol Scale
If the people we serve do not make substantial and positive changes then our service is not working! If treatment isn’t working maybe it’s US and our systems of care that are the problems, not the children. 13
Barriers and Obstacles Small Break Out Session
Sanctuary Toolkit
Structure/Routine (Group norm) Predictability Caring for others Bridging The power of the Circle Shared Responsibility Trauma Recovery-Creating Group Safety
How are you feeling today? What is your goal for today?Who can you ask for help?Thought for today